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richie_the_forgetful_reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
xeleanorx's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
caffeinatedcrystal's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Just finished up this reread of Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart. This is a syrupy sweet romance with lots of layers and amazing neurodivergent rep.
Gideon and Milo are ridiculously perfect for each other. They just GET one another. Milo and his blunt honesty and Gideon with his kindness and love of others.
Riley can write a damn good character, and Milo hooked me in immediately. I was instantly invested in his character and so excited to go on his journey with him.
Gideon was an absolute sweetheart. His character was a wonderful example of how we can get in our own heads and get lost instead of just talking out our issues.
Milo gets a phone call one morning at work. A grandmother he never knew he had died and left him a book store, the attached apartment, and a renter he has immediately nicknamed TATTOO GUY. Deciding it was time to be the captain of his own destiny, he travels across the country to the small town - and meets Gideon. Sparks immediately fly.
Gideon, a tattooer renting shop space from the kindly old woman that's recently died, and is worried that the new owner is going to give him the boot. He meets Milo and is instantly enamored.
These two dance around each other for a while. But Gideon and Milo are both wonderful examples of being who you are - just be who you are.
I love their romance.
I love their characters.
BOYFRIEND GOALS is the perfect small-town romance with finding yourself vibes, neurodivergent rep, anxiety rep & really - they're total boyfriend GOALS.
Gideon and Milo are ridiculously perfect for each other. They just GET one another. Milo and his blunt honesty and Gideon with his kindness and love of others.
Riley can write a damn good character, and Milo hooked me in immediately. I was instantly invested in his character and so excited to go on his journey with him.
Gideon was an absolute sweetheart. His character was a wonderful example of how we can get in our own heads and get lost instead of just talking out our issues.
Milo gets a phone call one morning at work. A grandmother he never knew he had died and left him a book store, the attached apartment, and a renter he has immediately nicknamed TATTOO GUY. Deciding it was time to be the captain of his own destiny, he travels across the country to the small town - and meets Gideon. Sparks immediately fly.
Gideon, a tattooer renting shop space from the kindly old woman that's recently died, and is worried that the new owner is going to give him the boot. He meets Milo and is instantly enamored.
These two dance around each other for a while. But Gideon and Milo are both wonderful examples of being who you are - just be who you are.
I love their romance.
I love their characters.
BOYFRIEND GOALS is the perfect small-town romance with finding yourself vibes, neurodivergent rep, anxiety rep & really - they're total boyfriend GOALS.
renselly's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ravenk28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pros: It’s a nice read. The characters were lovely and the plot was a nice mix of angst and comfort.
I loved how the characters were so accommodating towards Milo and as time went on they started to understand him better. I especially loved how Gideon treated Milo no different because he was neurodiverse and was able to perfectly accommodate his quirks.
Cons: I hate misunderstanding/ miscommunication tropes they are horrible and soooo unnecessary. I hated that the author added it as it brought very little to the plot.
It was as if the author needed to speed up the ending and through in a miscommunication plot to round off the ending.
Overall: This read is a 3.75 it was really wholesome and enduring. I would recommend this book if you can look past a bit of miscommunication at the end.
I loved how the characters were so accommodating towards Milo and as time went on they started to understand him better. I especially loved how Gideon treated Milo no different because he was neurodiverse and was able to perfectly accommodate his quirks.
Cons: I hate misunderstanding/ miscommunication tropes they are horrible and soooo unnecessary. I hated that the author added it as it brought very little to the plot.
It was as if the author needed to speed up the ending and through in a miscommunication plot to round off the ending.
Overall: This read is a 3.75 it was really wholesome and enduring. I would recommend this book if you can look past a bit of miscommunication at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Grief and Car accident
scmtrckster18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rita00's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I like Riley Hart's style and reach for her books when I need an enjoyable read, without drama. This book would be an ideal choice, however, I have a problem with the fact that not once does the word "autism" fall. Milo and Gideon talk frankly about many things, and I like how they communicate with each other when it comes to their relationship. That's why it's so glaring that the book doesn't talk about Milo's diagnosis and avoids the word autism. Let's call a spade a spade, nothing will really happen, and I think autistic people deserve positive and credible representation in romance. That's why I'm deducting 1 star.
Other than that, this is a lovely light read about love, friendship, family.
Other than that, this is a lovely light read about love, friendship, family.
kindlemmromancereader's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book on release day and then had SUCH a book hangover. I kept starting and stopping books afterwards, so I took a few days to just read blurbs and extend my ever growing TBR list.
Words cannot describe how much I love Milo. Gideon is amazing as well. Thank you Riley Hart for this gem of a novel!
I tend to love just about anything Riley writes, but this one definitely resonated with me. I can relate to not really knowing the only living grandparent I had and then suddenly figuring out all of these little tidbits of information about them after their passing. So it was lovely to see Milo get closer to Wilma in his mind and heart. I also relate to moving across the country on short notice and it being the smartest decision I ever made.
“Boyfriend Goals” has so much humor and heart. It really is a treasure. The writing is superb, the characters are wonderful, and the dialogue is outstanding. It’s definitely worth checking out!
Words cannot describe how much I love Milo. Gideon is amazing as well. Thank you Riley Hart for this gem of a novel!
I tend to love just about anything Riley writes, but this one definitely resonated with me. I can relate to not really knowing the only living grandparent I had and then suddenly figuring out all of these little tidbits of information about them after their passing. So it was lovely to see Milo get closer to Wilma in his mind and heart. I also relate to moving across the country on short notice and it being the smartest decision I ever made.
“Boyfriend Goals” has so much humor and heart. It really is a treasure. The writing is superb, the characters are wonderful, and the dialogue is outstanding. It’s definitely worth checking out!